With school out, kids need to keep their brains engaged to avoid the “summer slide.” Studies show that students forget nearly 3 months of math instruction over break, and learning loss can also impact reading comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, and problem-solving skills.
To combat the summer slide, parents can provide fun, educational activities that preserve and even enhance math and reading skills.
Educational Technology
There is no shortage of educational mobile apps for children of all ages. Khan Academy Kids, for example, offers a variety of games, videos, and books for children ages 2 through 7. Coupled with the daily circle time YouTube series, parents can establish a productive summer routine that makes learning fun.
Ice Cream Fraction Sundaes
Cool off in the summer heat and learn about fractions by assembling various flavors of ice cream and ingredients into separate bowls. Prompt children to make different sundaes that are 1/3 strawberry or 1/2 chocolate. Scholastic suggests keeping math on kids’ brains by engaging in conversations and asking questions like, “What could you buy at the ice cream truck if you had $5?”
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